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Property tax break approved if refinery expands

The key decision-makers in granting an industrial tax exemption in St. Landry Parish have agreed to an 80 percent property tax break for 10 years if the Delek US refinery at Krotz Springs expands. Labled Project Vista, the St. Landry Parish Council approved the tax break at its meeting on Wednesday.

Census doing surveys here

Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said his department is receiving calls about census representatives knocking on doors in Eunice. “The Eunice Police Department has confirmed that the U.S.

Paula Ann Manuel Sept. 18, 1948 – Feb. 20, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Paula Ann Manuel announces her passing on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at her home at the age of 70. A Mass will be Celebrated at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

Jane D. Sonnier

With heavy hearts the family of Jane D. Sonnier announces her passing at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Maurice. She was 96. Family and friends may view this obituary and sign the guestbook at ardoinfuneralhomes.com

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Feb. 22 Samantha Kaye Courville, 29, 2200 block of Highway 167, Opelousas. Bench warrant (three counts), hold for Evangeline Parish. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Feb. 21 08:22 Graffiti damage at Southeast Neighborhood Park, 800 block of South Martin Luther King. 09:18 Harassment and threats in the 200 block of South Mallet.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Feb. 20 Lance Marcus Darbonne, 41, 200 block of Rodney Street, Eunice. Violation of protective orders. Feb. 21 Vance James Manuel, 46, homeless. Violation of protective orders. Gavin Andrew Fontenot, 22, 600 block of South 2nd Street, Eunice.

Cameron-Schlumberger lays off workers in Ville Platte

By Tony Marks Ville Platte Gazette VILLE PLATTE — Recent developments in the oil and gas industry forced the layoff of about 70 employees at the Cameron-Schlumberger plant inside the Industrial Park.

$7,500 reward offered for information on shooting of endangered whooping crane in Acadia Parish

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents are looking for leads regarding an endangered whooping crane that was shot in Acadia Parish. The crane was found with a wounded wing on Nov. 2, 2018 between Crowley and Rayne off of Monceaux Rd.

Acadia Parish Police Jury OKs pay raise for secretary-treasurer

By Steve Bandy Crowley Post-Signal CROWLEY – The secretary-treasurer of the Acadia Parish Police Jury will get a pay raise, but his term of office is up to the Louisiana Legislature. Currently, the annual salary for the secretary-treasurer in Acadia is $50,000.